? Credit Points : 10  ? SCQF Level : 11  ? Acronym : VET-P-P00912

Students will be required to work in groups and evaluate scientific literature. Students will critique scientific papers and produce a critical review of literature on an area of equine science. This course will allow the student to develop their ability to critically evaluate scientific literature and improve their written and oral communication skills; thus, preparing them for their MSc dissertation.

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Home subject area

Equine Science, (Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Schedule S)

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Block 1 only

? Contact Teaching Time : 6 hour(s) per week for 5 weeks

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 09:00 17:00 Med+Vet

? Additional Class Information : Monday the 18th of September is a public holiday.
Contact the administrator for details regarding the timetable for the block 1 modules.

Ability to critique scientific papers;
Ability to critically review scientific literature;
Improved written and oral communication skills;
Ability to work in a group.

100 % in-course assessment:

- 1 x scientific paper critique (30%)
- 1 x scientific review of literature (70%)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Willie Van-Wijde
Tel : (0131 6)51 3914
Email : Willie.van.Wijde@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Jo-Anne Murray
Tel : (0131 6)51 3393
Email : jo-anne.murray@ed.ac.uk

Course Website : http://www.vet.ed.ac.uk/equinescience

School Website : http://www.vet.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.mvm.ed.ac.uk/